Amazing food and service was great. Didn’t start out great for me didn’t have the beer I wanted and were out of oysters. Server was very helpful and was able to get me some extra scallops for my meal. They didn’t have to do that but much appreciated for going the extra mile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Seafood Risotto
Joel Illian
Probably the best fine dining experience in southeast Iowa! Quite expensive, but an AMAZING occasional treat! Obviously the various martinis are (as the name would suggest) a specialty. And they have an extensive drink menu besides. The food menu is rather limited with no budget options. But if you're looking for a fancy dining experience for a couple or singleton in the Burlington area, nothing can beat Martini's! The steak will melt in your mouth! The seafood will please even a seafood hater like my wife! The pork and chicken are to die for!! It's a real culinary pleasure (except in the pocketbook!). If I were a millionaire, I'd eat there every night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Tail
KathyG
Wonderful atmosphere, first time dining here. Our waitress Tammy was very helpful explaining menu, signature drinks and such. Highly, recommend the pretzel bites and buffalo chicken appetizer and french onion soup. Has the salami MardiGra and loaded baked potato, both were very good. Recommend crème burlee and chocolate cake for dessert.
Dan Doherty
Went out to celebrate a birthday with 4 adults and three children. We all agree it is now our favorite place to dine. Exceptional service and food.
Great experience for the whole family. We had dinner ( 4 adults and three children). Food was excellent . Our server, Ben enhanced the whole experience. Friendly service and great atmosphere. Very good cocktail and beer lists.
Janna Carter
The view and the service is superb. The ambiance is to die for. Food quality is excellent… my steak is always spot on, just as I ordered it. And in keeping with the name, every martini is divine.My only wish is that shrinkflation had not hit so hard. While the desserts are still gargantuan, the sides have gotten much smaller in the last year or so… now serving one person, not very sharable. Nonetheless, we will always come back! ♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Kate Lindstadt
Amazing river views. Stunning Ambiance. Lovely á la carte menu. A good variety of their signature cocktail-Martini-along with many other tasty beverages. Service is excellent and waitstaff is knowledgeable and friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp outdoors. Elevator up to restaurant. Roomy access inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Patrick B.
I was hesitant about Martinis due to the mixed reviews but was very pleasantly surprised. I'm not a big meat eater so stuck to the soups and salad. The special Pear Blue Cheese salad with a bacon vinaigrette was special. The creamy tortilla soup was a solid creation. I would not recommend the brussel sprout appetizer won - extremely soggy - maybe the worst version of this I've ever had. The beer selection was thorough - the Tip the Cow cocoa milk stout being my choice. Jamie my server was attentive and followed up on my dinner choices. I was surprised at the bill as she took appetizer off my bill without question. Though I did not have their specialties, I would highly recommend for a special night out and a great view of the river.
Always a wonderful experience. Food is amazing and the drinks are the absolute best. My absolute must is the Lemon Drop Martini. Never disappoints. Thank you all again for an amazing evening.
Marquetta Engel
This place is ridiculously too expensive for a small town like Burlington Iowa....you order a steak for 45 dollars and then have to order sides and they cost extra...I have lived in California and the places I have eaten out there were not anywhere this expensive.....just ridiculous, don't come here....
The food was very good. There was a problem with the drinks, but it was corrected. Portions seem to have gotten smaller, especially for salads and sides which are priced at $8 or $9 each.
Ralph Kaufman
Dietary restrictions: Tichelle checked on gluten in food we wanted
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martini's Grille is a beautiful restaurant with a picture perfect ambience. So perfect, I asked my girlfriend to marry me there :) The waitresses and hostess were so helpful in helping me plan my proposal! The food is delicious, the service is excellent! Great restaurant and she said yes ❤️
Llindgren
The overall experience was meek. We made a reservation and had a 30 mins wait. Asked if we could have a drink in the bar while we waited, hostess advised no openings in the bar. We walked over to the bar and there were at least 5 seats open at the bar. Finally when seated our server did not make contact with our table for over 15 mins. When he finally arrived it was to pour waters only and never spoke to us, asked us for drink or appetizers - pure silence. Another 5 mins passed by and asked another waitress if we had a server. That waitress took our drink order and was very pleasant, and she made up for the poor service from our waiter. Luckily the food and drinks were great and no complaints there. Considering that we spent $400 for dinner and drinks for 4 people, we expected much better service.
KathiL
The staff are friendly and competent. Even with every table full, service was quick and the waitress was pleasant and smiling. Our food was delicious. 4 of us had 3 different dishes. Each one was prepared to perfection. Paying extra for a side salad or a potato to go with a steak is a bit off putting when it used to be included, but for a special occasion it is a treat.
Amazing food and service was great. Didn’t start out great for me didn’t have the beer I wanted and were out of oysters. Server was very helpful and was able to get me some extra scallops for my meal. They didn’t have to do that but much appreciated for going the extra mile.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Seafood Risotto
Probably the best fine dining experience in southeast Iowa! Quite expensive, but an AMAZING occasional treat! Obviously the various martinis are (as the name would suggest) a specialty. And they have an extensive drink menu besides. The food menu is rather limited with no budget options. But if you're looking for a fancy dining experience for a couple or singleton in the Burlington area, nothing can beat Martini's! The steak will melt in your mouth! The seafood will please even a seafood hater like my wife! The pork and chicken are to die for!! It's a real culinary pleasure (except in the pocketbook!). If I were a millionaire, I'd eat there every night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Lobster Tail
Wonderful atmosphere, first time dining here. Our waitress Tammy was very helpful explaining menu, signature drinks and such. Highly, recommend the pretzel bites and buffalo chicken appetizer and french onion soup. Has the salami MardiGra and loaded baked potato, both were very good. Recommend crème burlee and chocolate cake for dessert.
Went out to celebrate a birthday with 4 adults and three children. We all agree it is now our favorite place to dine. Exceptional service and food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Birthday Cake, Seafood Extravaganza, Seafood Risotto
Great experience for the whole family. We had dinner ( 4 adults and three children). Food was excellent . Our server, Ben enhanced the whole experience. Friendly service and great atmosphere. Very good cocktail and beer lists.
The view and the service is superb. The ambiance is to die for. Food quality is excellent… my steak is always spot on, just as I ordered it. And in keeping with the name, every martini is divine.My only wish is that shrinkflation had not hit so hard. While the desserts are still gargantuan, the sides have gotten much smaller in the last year or so… now serving one person, not very sharable. Nonetheless, we will always come back! ♥️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Amazing river views. Stunning Ambiance. Lovely á la carte menu. A good variety of their signature cocktail-Martini-along with many other tasty beverages. Service is excellent and waitstaff is knowledgeable and friendly.Wheelchair accessibility: Ramp outdoors. Elevator up to restaurant. Roomy access inside.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was hesitant about Martinis due to the mixed reviews but was very pleasantly surprised. I'm not a big meat eater so stuck to the soups and salad. The special Pear Blue Cheese salad with a bacon vinaigrette was special. The creamy tortilla soup was a solid creation. I would not recommend the brussel sprout appetizer won - extremely soggy - maybe the worst version of this I've ever had. The beer selection was thorough - the Tip the Cow cocoa milk stout being my choice. Jamie my server was attentive and followed up on my dinner choices. I was surprised at the bill as she took appetizer off my bill without question. Though I did not have their specialties, I would highly recommend for a special night out and a great view of the river.
Always a wonderful experience. Food is amazing and the drinks are the absolute best. My absolute must is the Lemon Drop Martini. Never disappoints. Thank you all again for an amazing evening.
This place is ridiculously too expensive for a small town like Burlington Iowa....you order a steak for 45 dollars and then have to order sides and they cost extra...I have lived in California and the places I have eaten out there were not anywhere this expensive.....just ridiculous, don't come here....
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 2
Service: 3
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The food was very good. There was a problem with the drinks, but it was corrected. Portions seem to have gotten smaller, especially for salads and sides which are priced at $8 or $9 each.
Dietary restrictions: Tichelle checked on gluten in food we wanted
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Martini's Grille is a beautiful restaurant with a picture perfect ambience. So perfect, I asked my girlfriend to marry me there :) The waitresses and hostess were so helpful in helping me plan my proposal! The food is delicious, the service is excellent! Great restaurant and she said yes ❤️
The overall experience was meek. We made a reservation and had a 30 mins wait. Asked if we could have a drink in the bar while we waited, hostess advised no openings in the bar. We walked over to the bar and there were at least 5 seats open at the bar. Finally when seated our server did not make contact with our table for over 15 mins. When he finally arrived it was to pour waters only and never spoke to us, asked us for drink or appetizers - pure silence. Another 5 mins passed by and asked another waitress if we had a server. That waitress took our drink order and was very pleasant, and she made up for the poor service from our waiter. Luckily the food and drinks were great and no complaints there. Considering that we spent $400 for dinner and drinks for 4 people, we expected much better service.
The staff are friendly and competent. Even with every table full, service was quick and the waitress was pleasant and smiling. Our food was delicious. 4 of us had 3 different dishes. Each one was prepared to perfection. Paying extra for a side salad or a potato to go with a steak is a bit off putting when it used to be included, but for a special occasion it is a treat.